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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Pre-requisites – none

At RMIT Establish the creative vision for screen productions (VART5924C) is delivered and assessed together with Create Storyboards (COMM5917C)

Course Description

Establish the creative vision for screen productions (VART5924C) covers the skills and knowledge you need to transform written scripts into screen productions through the use of sound and visual images. Through working on a practical project, you learn what is involved in the different aspects of creating a screen production. The unit is delivered and assessed along with Create storyboards (COMM5917C). Together these units form the course Story to Screen.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFDRT601A Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Element:

1. Review and interpret scripts.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Read available drafts of scripts and arrange meetings with appropriate creative personnel to discuss potential interpretations of the vision 1.2 Assess the intended creative aims of scripts, define proposed objectives and explore how they may be realize visually or through the use of sound. 1.3 Generate and consider a range of ideas for visualizing scripts until a clear narrative emerges. 1.4 Identify research and reference materials to inform creative directors and to assist in providing the context for productions 1.5 Review script drafts in collaboration with writers, agree on the need for any re-writes and organise timetables for completions. ‘ 1.6 Prepare clear development notes for script writers to produce scripts re-drafts as required. 1.7 Document perceived visual and dramatic elements in scripts a the basis for shot plans.

Element:

2. Prepare shot plans to realise visual narrative.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Mark up working script into its component scenes and identify key dramatic elements and technical parameters within each scenic unit. 2.2 Plot key dramatic elements within each scene and between scenes to realise the transformation of the written narrative into its visual representation. 2.3 Consider the whole of the narrative and scenes to determine the location of the characters and other elements for each individual shot. 2.4 Assess the photographic qualities of proposed shots and how they may impact on the story overall and within each scene. 2.5 Ensure overall shot plans allow both narrative and visual aspects to be controlled and carried forward to meet overall production requirements, 2.6 Discuss shot plans with relevant production personnel prior to development of any story boards.

Element:

3. Review and communicate proposed shot plan.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and document areas of productions that may be affected by script versions and discuss changes with colleagues, 3.2 Arrange sign-off for final script with producers if applicable and ensure it is distributed to relevant creative personnel. 3.3 Maintain an ongoing review of script and shot plans and organize for any further rewrites while production is underway. 3.4 Provide relevant production personnel with appropriate documentation, including latest version of script or script updates as applicable.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to transform written scripts into screen productions through the use of sound and visual images.

2. Out-of-class activities: • independent and group project based work • online and other research • discussion and comment via blackboard • independent study

In this course Story to Screen, you will be working in self-managed teams to establish the creative vision of the script writer, through the completion of a practical project. This will involve working outside class hours on planning, filming and editing the nominated film script. You will spend a minimum of 18 hours outside class time working on this team-based project with the support of your teacher.

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

You will require access to a computer and to the internet

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in practical projects, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

Assessment 1. CLASS FORUM Organize and present a one-hour class visit, workshop, excursion or demonstration with an industry professional in a key production role.

Your work may include: - Research production role and guest - Develop brief for the class including aims and format of the visit - Select and present material for workshopping, case study or use as examples - Manage the presentation of the event, including class participation, so as to illuminate the relationship of each professional role with the writer and the script throughout the production process Due date: As scheduled throughout semester Percentage Weighting: 20%

Assessment 2. PRODUCTIONCollaborate effectively with all other members of the creative team in the creation and realisation of a script into a visual format.Due date: As scheduledPercentage Weighting: 40%

Assessment 3 STORYBOARDCreate a storyboard for a short film, and present it to other team members in a way that effectively conveys your vision for the project.Due date: In class as scheduled with teacherPercentage Weighting: 20%

Assessment 4. PRODUCTION REPORT Screen the produced collaborative project and report to class on your role in the process and outcomes of the group production including: - The challenges and concerns of the various roles in interpreting and realising the script - The input and cut-off points for the writer in the collaborative process - The transformation of the script through the production process, and the value added by other players at the various levels of creative input

Feedback: You will receive both spoken and written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity is about the honest presentation of your academic work. Presenting work that fails to acknowledge other people’s work within yours can compromise academic integrity. For further information on academic integrity and plagiarism, please refer to the following URL. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kkc202lwe1yv

Late Submissions All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the course blackboard site for information on late submissions and on applying for an extension.

Special Consideration PolicyPlease refer to the following URL for information on applying for special consideration: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;